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Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon advised that sewer and water is not currently available here, although it is within the MUSA line. Mr. Sharp's land is designated as Low Density Residential which only allows 3 units per acre. He indicated if Mr. Sharp's property were to develop it would have to go through the subdivision process. Chairperson Nixt added that the extension of the road would not go through Mr. Sharp's property without his request. Mr. Sharp stated the problem is he would have to knock down a building to continue the road at its proposed location. He indicated at the August meeting the applicant was supposed to meet with the neighbors, and he gave Mr. Dommer his phone number, but he was never called. He stated Brightkeys has been using his property for the other phases, and took down two of his trees, for which he has never been compensated. He indicated he was told last year when he wanted to hook up to city sewer that the road was to be a cul-de-sac, but now they want to put a road through his building. He stated he does not even want a road; it should be a cul-de-sac off of 149th Avenue. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon advised that from Staff's perspective they want to plan for an east/west connection so as to properly plan for the other property owners. He stated in this particular case Mr. Sharp has indicated he does want to develop. He indicated Staff felt it would be short-sighted to put in a cul-de-sac when they may want a road through soon. Mr. Sharp stated he was told the only way he could develop was to put in a cul-de-sac. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon advised Mr. Sharp's intent was to develop right away when he was told that, and it was the only way at the time. Chairperson Nixt commented that it seems the logical way for Mr. Sharp to develop is from the development to the east. He stated the question seems to be where the road connection should be. Mr. Sharp indicated Mr. Dommer will still get seven units per acre because he is putting those big buildings on it, but he will not be able to have that many units because it will be zoned as a mixed use just like Mr. Dommer's property. Chairperson Nixt advised the way Mr. Sharp would get different zoning is to follow the same process they are going through here. He stated he is not saying he or the Planning Commission would be in favor of different zoning, but that would be the process. Trudy Matilla, 7541 149th Avenue indicated this is currently zoned seven units per acre. She stated she was told some of the Brightkeys property would be eight unit buildings, with single- story units on the ends and two-story units in the center. She indicated she understands the developer wants as many units per acre as possible, but she does not know why they cannot do something like that for the rest of the area also. She stated Ramsey needs more housing for the elderly that are single-level. Planning Commission/November 4, 2004 Page 6 of 13